My tiler tells me that because my tiles are not in a wet area and have a bevel they do not need to have spacers as the tiles have a mosaic effect finish so the whole tile is grouted. Is this correct advice?

Get a real tiler.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

My tiler tells me that because my tiles are not in a wet area and have a bevel they do not need to have spacers as the tiles have a mosaic effect finish so the whole tile is grouted. Is this correct advice?

I know what is being asked, but at least a 1mm joint is advisable. So no, not correct.

I think your tiler has been in a wet area too long, turned his brains to mush

possible problems there if he proceeds

I think I know the type of tiles you mean , if you try for a 2mm grout gap, it makes the tile stand out, if you try a 1mm gap the wall looks like a continuous mosaic. Some tiles are designed to grout the whole face.(CTD showroom have them but not grouted on display) In a perfect world these tiles should be made 2mm smaller so a decent grout line can be achieved

Originally Posted by faithhealer

I think I know the type of tiles you mean , if you try for a 2mm grout gap, it makes the tile stand out, if you try a 1mm gap the wall looks like a continuous mosaic. Some tiles are designed to grout the whole face.(CTD showroom have them but not grouted on display) In a perfect world these tiles should be made 2mm smaller so a decent grout line can be achieved

ditto you could try the 2mm hollow pegs and they can be squeezed down to 1.5mm i have done this before with these tiles as 1mm is too small and 2mm is too big

I realy dont like this type of tile, my mrs picked them for our shower and i just wish they would fall of sick of looking at them if you want mosaic use mosaic but thats just me.
Lucius.

Originally Posted by peckers

ditto you could try the 2mm hollow pegs and they can be squeezed down to 1.5mm i have done this before with these tiles as 1mm is too small and 2mm is too big

Get some 1.5mm spacers then